Group I: Emotional Wellness Group, Ages 8-10

This group will help elementary students ages 8-10 years learn to understand and manage their emotions. Mindfulness activities will help children become more present in order to understand what is happening in the world around them. Social skills will also be taught through games. Parent permission will be required for an off-site reflection walk. Students will lead a mindfulness class for parents and guests for the final session.

Time: Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 am-11:30 am, Dates below

Wednesday, June 30 Zones of Regulation

Friday, July 2 Managing Emotions

Wednesday, July 7 Mindfulness at home and school

Friday, July 9 Reflection Walk (parent permission required)

Wednesday, July 14 Empathy, Recognizing emotions in others

Friday, July 16 Social Skills

Wednesday, July 21 Emotional Wellness Toolkit

Friday, July 23 Student-led Mindfulness Class

Price: 900RMB/person for the 8 sessions

Max # kids in the group: 8

If interested, contact Carrie Jones at counseling @communitycenter.cn or WeChat: CCS-counseling to register and sign-up for a 30-minute intake session. Facilitator: Sarah Harkin, Student Intern, Group Supervised by Carrie Jones, LCSW, Director of Counseling, Community Center Shanghai.

Group II: Emotional Wellness Group, Ages 11-12

This group will help children ages 11-12 years develop a daily mindfulness practice and create an emotional wellness toolkit. Activities will help students practice emotional regulation in different situations. Parent permission will be required for an off-site reflection walk. Students will lead a mindfulness class for parents and guests for the final session.

Time: Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 pm-2:30pm, Dates below

Wednesday, July 7 Mindfulness

Friday, July 9 Understanding Stress

Wednesday, July 14 Zones of Regulation

Friday, July 16 Reflection Walk (parent permission required)

Wednesday, July 21 Emotional Wellness Toolkit

Friday, July 23 Student-led Mindfulness class

Price: 700RMB/person for the 6 sessions

Max # kids in the group: 8

If interested, contact Carrie Jones at counseling@communitycenter.cn or WeChat: CCS-counseling to register and sign-up for a 30-minute intake session. Facilitator: Sarah Harkin, Student Intern, Group Supervised by Carrie Jones, LCSW, Director of Counseling, Community Center Shanghai.